Cryptic crossword clue
Scrap handout, grumble misguided 5-3-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE

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The straight part
We know that "Scrap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scrap = rough-and-tumble.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE mean?

ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE noun
  1. Rough activity; fights
  2. An environment of rough activity
  3. A person who characteristically engages in such activity
ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE verb
  1. Engage in rough-and-tumble activity
ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE adjective
  1. Active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm
  2. Highly competitive

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